Introduction
Do you remember the days when you could walk into the grocery store and find a variety of delicious cookies to choose from? Unfortunately, many of those beloved cookies have been discontinued over the years. From classic favorites like Hydrox to more modern treats like Dunkaroos, these 13 cookies will never be seen again. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with some delicious alternatives that you can still find in stores today. So, if you’re feeling nostalgic for these discontinued cookies, you can still satisfy your sweet tooth with these tasty alternatives.
13 Beloved Discontinued Cookies You’ll Never See Again
It’s a sad truth that some of our favorite cookies have been discontinued over the years. Whether it’s due to changing tastes or a lack of popularity, these beloved treats are no longer available. Here are 13 of the most beloved discontinued cookies you’ll never see again.
1. Hydrox Cookies
Hydrox cookies were the original chocolate sandwich cookie, debuting in 1908. They were the first to combine two chocolate cookies with a creamy filling. Unfortunately, they were discontinued in 1999 due to a lack of popularity.
2. Oreo Big Stuf
Oreo Big Stuf was a larger version of the classic Oreo cookie. It was released in the late 1980s and was discontinued in the early 1990s. It was a favorite among Oreo fans, but it was too big to be a practical snack.
3. Archway Coconut Macaroon Cookies
Archway Coconut Macaroon Cookies were a classic cookie that was beloved by many. They were a chewy coconut cookie with a sweet glaze. Unfortunately, they were discontinued in the early 2000s.
4. Keebler Fudge Stripes
Keebler Fudge Stripes were a classic cookie that was beloved by many. They were a chocolate cookie with a creamy fudge stripe. Unfortunately, they were discontinued in the early 2000s.
5. Nabisco Mallomars
Nabisco Mallomars were a classic cookie that was beloved by many. They were a chocolate cookie with a marshmallow center. Unfortunately, they were discontinued in the early 2000s.
6. Keebler Magic Middles
Keebler Magic Middles were a classic cookie that was beloved by many. They were a chocolate cookie with a creamy center. Unfortunately, they were discontinued in the early 2000s.
7. Nabisco Nilla Wafers
Nabisco Nilla Wafers were a classic cookie that was beloved by many. They were a vanilla-flavored cookie with a light and crispy texture. Unfortunately, they were discontinued in the early 2000s.
8. Keebler Chips Deluxe
Keebler Chips Deluxe were a classic cookie that was beloved by many. They were a chocolate chip cookie with a creamy center. Unfortunately, they were discontinued in the early 2000s.
9. Nabisco Honey Maid Grahams
Nabisco Honey Maid Grahams were a classic cookie that was beloved by many. They were a honey-flavored graham cracker with a sweet and crunchy texture. Unfortunately, they were discontinued in the early 2000s.
10. Keebler Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
Keebler Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies were a classic cookie that was beloved by many. They were a soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie. Unfortunately, they were discontinued in the early 2000s.
11. Nabisco Fig Newtons
Nabisco Fig Newtons were a classic cookie that was beloved by many. They were a fig-filled cookie with a soft and chewy texture. Unfortunately, they were discontinued in the early 2000s.
12. Keebler Pecan Sandies
Keebler Pecan Sandies were a classic cookie that was beloved by many. They were a buttery pecan cookie with a crunchy texture. Unfortunately, they were discontinued in the early 2000s.
13. Nabisco Animal Crackers
Nabisco Animal Crackers were a classic cookie that was beloved by many. They were a sweet and crunchy animal-shaped cookie. Unfortunately, they were discontinued in the early 2000s.
These beloved cookies may be gone, but they will never be forgotten. We can still enjoy the memories of these classic treats, even if we can’t enjoy them anymore.
In a lifetime as a cookie-lover, dozens (if not more!) of fantastic cookies come and go from the store shelves, for various reasons. The company may go out of business, the cookies didn’t sell as well as expected, or the cookie style may change. It can be a real heartbreaker!
Read on to find out which cookies loved us, left us, and aren’t ever coming back. Then head to your kitchen and enjoy your favorite store-bought cookie. You never know, it might be the last time you get to eat it.
And for more, don’t miss these 15 Classic American Desserts That Deserve a Comeback.
These fan-favorite s’mores crackers featured a chocolate, marshmallow-flavored filling sandwiched between its classic buttery crackers. More of a cookie than a cracker, these treats were discontinued in 2016. They did make a brief return in 2022, but only as a giveaway.
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These bars, which featured cheesy goodness on top of a crunchy cookie, topped with strawberry or other fillings, had enough loyal fans that over 43 thousand of them have signed a petition begging for their return.
These soft shortbread cookies were stuffed with chewy gooey fudge or peanut butter fillings. There have been plenty of petitions to bring the Magic back, but none have succeeded yet.
These delicate, lemony cookies were discontinued when Sunshine merged with Keebler and people have been seeking the perfect copycat version ever since. Try this recipe from Top Secret Recipes.
These cookies, popular in the 1980s, were sort of like vanilla Oreos, but they had smiling faces on them and had both vanilla and chocolate fillings. The faces were a little creepy, but not creepy enough to stop them from being a lunchbox staple.
Lunchables are pretty much an iconic lunch box meal from the ’90s, and the cookies and frosting packs enjoyed the same success. These decorate-your-own-cookie kits came with two cookies and sweet, spreadable icing you could smear on yourself – chocolate, s’mores and more – but blue icing was the winner.
Oreos seem to make their way into countless dessert recipes, but even the chocolate sandwich cookie brand isn’t immune to product cancellations. The mega-sized Oreo Big Stuf cookie isn’t on shelves anymore, though you can still get oversized Oreo cookies in products like the Klondike Oreo ice cream sandwich.
This 1970s favorite was a sweet mix of coconut, chocolate, and caramel, somewhat like a Girl Scout Samoa cookie. They were discontinued when Keebler bought up the maker, Sunshine.
These peanut-shaped cookies with peanut butter creme inside were a peanut butter lovers’ dream. Despite their popularity, the cookies, which launched in 1992, were gone from store shelves by 1995.
Cookie-shaped versions of the chocolate turtle – cookies studded with pecans and caramel and covered with chocolate – were named after Juliette Low, founder of the Girl Scouts. They were discontinued in 1985 and brought back from 1993 to 1996.
Instead of the soft baked middle of the original Moon Pie, these treats had crunchy cookies inside, with the creamy filling and chocolate covering of the original. The crunch version seems to have disappeared from store shelves over the past few years, sadly.
With vanilla, chocolate, and even peanut butter flavors, Star Wars cookies were similar to Teddy Grahams, though they predated them by several years. They’re no longer around, but there’s no shortage of merchandise for Star Wars fans, even including an Instant Pot collection.
Fig Newtons still come in multiple flavors, but apple isn’t one of them.
Tanya Edwards